/* main.css — Global reset, typography, layout base, shared components */

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: #f8f7f3 !important; /* hardcoded — var(--color-bg) fails if style.css loads late */
  color: #0a0a0a !important;
  font-family: 'Jost', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Force HLC fonts on every WooCommerce & Storefront context */
.woocommerce,
.woocommerce-page,
.woocommerce *,
.woocommerce-page *,
.site-main,
.site-main *,
.entry-content,
.entry-content *,
input, select, textarea, button,
.wc-block-components-text-input input,
.wc-block-components-select select,
.wc-block-components-form .wc-block-components-text-input input {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
}

.woocommerce h1, .woocommerce h2, .woocommerce h3,
.woocommerce h4, .woocommerce h5, .woocommerce h6,
.woocommerce-page h1, .woocommerce-page h2, .woocommerce-page h3,
.woocommerce-page h4, .woocommerce-page h5, .woocommerce-page h6,
.site-main h1, .site-main h2, .site-main h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  color: var(--color-black) !important;
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-black);
}

/* Links */
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

/* Focus visible */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Containers */
.hlc-container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Buttons */
.hlc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.hlc-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.hlc-btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-surface);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.hlc-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #1a1a1a;
  color: var(--color-surface);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hlc-btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-black);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.hlc-btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* Section spacing */
.hlc-section { padding-block: var(--space-2xl); }

/* Screen-reader only */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* === Section Header === */
.hlc-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}
.hlc-section-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.hlc-section-header h1,
.hlc-section-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #0a0a0a !important;
}
.hlc-section-header h1 em,
.hlc-section-header h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a07828 0%, #c9a84c 40%, #e0c870 80%, #a07828 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* === Stats Strip === */
.hlc-stats-strip {
  background: var(--color-black);
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
}
.hlc-stats-inner {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-2xl);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hlc-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hlc-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.hlc-stat-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* === Why Us Grid === */
.hlc-why-us { background: var(--color-surface); }
.hlc-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}
.hlc-why-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.hlc-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.hlc-why-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.hlc-why-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.hlc-why-card h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.hlc-why-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* === Disclaimer Banner === */
.hlc-disclaimer {
  background: #1a1209;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  padding-block: var(--space-lg);
}
.hlc-disclaimer p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
}
.hlc-disclaimer strong { color: var(--color-gold); }

/* === FAQ Page === */
.hlc-faq-list { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; }
.hlc-faq-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.hlc-faq-category {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.hlc-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-faq-q {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.hlc-faq-q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.hlc-faq-q::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}
.hlc-faq-item[open] .hlc-faq-q::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.hlc-faq-a {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* === Why Us Page Expanded === */
.hlc-why-expanded h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}
.hlc-why-expanded p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* === Footer === */
.hlc-footer {
  background: var(--color-black);
  padding-block: var(--space-2xl);
}
.hlc-footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}
.hlc-footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
/* Footer seal mark */
.hlc-footer-mark {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.25), 0 0 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.hlc-footer-mark img,
.hlc-footer-mark svg { width: 56px; height: 56px; display: block; }

/* Footer wordmark — "HIGH LEVEL" + "COMPOUNDS" */
.hlc-footer-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}
.hlc-footer-primary {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-surface);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hlc-footer-secondary {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 4.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
  line-height: 1;
}
/* Legacy class kept for compatibility */
.hlc-footer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-surface);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hlc-footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.hlc-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  /* Tighter than space-xl: the footer now carries nine links and needs to
     read as one grouped row rather than a scattered set. */
  gap: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.hlc-footer-links a {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  transition: color 200ms ease;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.hlc-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.hlc-footer-copy {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* === Scroll Reveal System === */
[data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 500ms ease-out, transform 500ms ease-out;
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
}
[data-animate].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-animate] {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* === Gold shimmer on italic headings === */

/* Section headers: em directly contains text — background-clip works fine */
.hlc-section-header h1 em,
.hlc-section-header h2 em {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a07828 0%, #c9a84c 30%, #e0c870 50%, #c9a84c 70%, #a07828 100%);
  background-size: 250% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: hlc-shimmer 5s linear infinite;
}

/*
 * Hero h1: "Elevated." is wrapped in <em><span class="hlc-word">…</span></em>.
 * background-clip:text on a parent of an inline-block span won't reach the text,
 * so we target the span directly. font-style:italic is inherited from <em>.
 */
.hlc-hero-copy h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
}
.hlc-hero-copy h1 em .hlc-word {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a07828 0%, #c9a84c 30%, #e0c870 50%, #c9a84c 70%, #a07828 100%);
  background-size: 250% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: hlc-shimmer 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes hlc-shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 250% center; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hlc-section-header h1 em,
  .hlc-section-header h2 em,
  .hlc-hero-copy h1 em .hlc-word { animation: none; }
}

/* === Subtle grid texture overlay === */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Ensure all content sits above the grid texture */
.hlc-nav, .hlc-ann, .hlc-hero, .hlc-stats-strip,
.hlc-why-us, .hlc-disclaimer, .hlc-footer,
.woocommerce, .site-main, .hlc-shop-page,
.hlc-products-preview { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* === Stats strip reveal === */
.hlc-stat { transition: opacity 400ms ease-out, transform 400ms ease-out; }
.hlc-stats-strip:not(.stats-visible) .hlc-stat {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
}
.hlc-stats-strip.stats-visible .hlc-stat:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.hlc-stats-strip.stats-visible .hlc-stat:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.hlc-stats-strip.stats-visible .hlc-stat:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.hlc-stats-strip.stats-visible .hlc-stat:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.hlc-stats-strip.stats-visible .hlc-stat:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 320ms; }
.hlc-stats-strip.stats-visible .hlc-stat {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hlc-stats-strip:not(.stats-visible) .hlc-stat { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* === Responsive === */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hlc-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hlc-container { padding-inline: var(--space-lg); }
  .hlc-stats-inner { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hlc-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* === Storefront overrides === */
.site-main { padding-top: 0 !important; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO — shared across Why Us, FAQ, Contact
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #f8f7f3 0%, #f2f0e8 60%, #ede9de 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-block: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
}
.hlc-page-hero .hlc-section-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.hlc-page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--color-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.hlc-page-hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a07828 0%, #c9a84c 40%, #e0c870 80%, #a07828 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hlc-page-hero-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY US PAGE — extended content
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-why-expanded h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  color: var(--color-black);
}
.hlc-why-expanded h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.hlc-why-expanded p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.hlc-why-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-faq-list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.hlc-faq-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}
.hlc-faq-category {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-faq-q {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-black);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  user-select: none;
}
.hlc-faq-q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.hlc-faq-q::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hlc-faq-item[open] .hlc-faq-q::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.hlc-faq-a {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: start;
}
.hlc-contact-form-wrap h2,
.hlc-contact-info h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--color-black);
}
.hlc-contact-info > p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.hlc-contact-info a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.hlc-contact-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}
.hlc-contact-fact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-contact-fact:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.hlc-contact-fact strong {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-black);
}
.hlc-contact-fact span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
}

/* Contact form (fallback / CF7 normalize) */
.hlc-contact-form,
.wpcf7-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.hlc-form-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.hlc-form-row label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.hlc-form-row span[aria-hidden="true"] {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.hlc-contact-notice {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Contact Form 7 style normalization */
.wpcf7-form p { margin-bottom: var(--space-md) !important; }
.wpcf7-form label {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--color-muted) !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hlc-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hlc-contact-info { order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hlc-why-cta-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .hlc-why-cta-row .hlc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   GLASS MORPHISM — nav scrolled + product cards overlay
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-glass {
  background: rgba(248,247,243,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* Nav glassmorphism on scroll (supplements nav.css .is-scrolled) */
.hlc-nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.3) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.3) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   DATA-ANIMATE VARIANTS
   Add data-animate="slide-left", "slide-right", "fade", "scale"
   ============================================================ */
[data-animate="slide-left"] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-28px);
  transition: opacity 560ms ease-out, transform 560ms ease-out;
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
}
[data-animate="slide-right"] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(28px);
  transition: opacity 560ms ease-out, transform 560ms ease-out;
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
}
[data-animate="fade"] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 640ms ease-out;
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
}
[data-animate="scale"] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.88);
  transition: opacity 480ms ease-out, transform 480ms ease-out;
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
}
[data-animate].is-visible,
[data-animate="slide-left"].is-visible,
[data-animate="slide-right"].is-visible,
[data-animate="fade"].is-visible,
[data-animate="scale"].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-animate], [data-animate="slide-left"], [data-animate="slide-right"],
  [data-animate="fade"], [data-animate="scale"] {
    opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   GOLD GRADIENT TEXT UTILITY
   Apply class .hlc-gold-text for animated shimmer gradient
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a07828 0%, #c9a84c 30%, #e0c870 50%, #c9a84c 70%, #a07828 100%);
  background-size: 250% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: hlc-shimmer 5s linear infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hlc-gold-text { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTON SHIMMER POSITION FIX
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hlc-btn-shimmer { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }

/* ============================================================
   PURITY BADGE PULSE dot
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-purity-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 5px;
  position: relative;
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hlc-purity-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: hlc-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hlc-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0; }
  50%       { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 1; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hlc-purity-dot::after { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO GOLD GRADIENT TEXT (em wrapper fix)
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-hero-copy h1 em {
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  color: inherit;
}
.hlc-hero-copy h1 em .hlc-word {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a07828 0%, #c9a84c 30%, #e0c870 55%, #c9a84c 75%, #a07828 100%);
  background-size: 250% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: hlc-shimmer 5s linear infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   STOREFRONT SIDEBAR REMOVAL
   WooCommerce pages should be full-width, no sidebar
   ============================================================ */
.woocommerce-cart #secondary,
.woocommerce-checkout #secondary,
.woocommerce-account #secondary,
.search #secondary {
  display: none !important;
}
.woocommerce-cart #primary,
.woocommerce-checkout #primary,
.woocommerce-account #primary,
.search #primary {
  width: 100% !important;
  float: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE BACKGROUND — belt-and-suspenders CSS fix
   (supplements the PHP template and JS enforcer)
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-page-bg,
.hlc-inner-page-wrap,
.hlc-wc-page,
.hlc-default-page,
.hlc-cart-page,
.hlc-checkout-page,
.hlc-account-page,
.hlc-search-results,
.hlc-search-empty {
  background-color: #f8f7f3 !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   LEGAL PAGES — Privacy Policy + Terms of Service
   ============================================================ */
.hlc-legal-page {
  max-width: 780px;
}

.hlc-legal-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-legal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.hlc-legal-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Gold notice block */
.hlc-legal-notice {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-btn) var(--radius-btn) 0;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}
.hlc-legal-notice strong { color: var(--color-black); }

/* Body prose */
.hlc-legal-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-black);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-legal-body h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }

.hlc-legal-body p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hlc-legal-body ul {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
  padding: 0;
}
.hlc-legal-body ul li {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.hlc-legal-body strong { color: var(--color-black); }
.hlc-legal-body a { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.hlc-legal-body a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

.hlc-legal-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hlc-legal-page { padding-inline: var(--space-lg); }
  .hlc-legal-footer-links { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* === Returns & Purity Guarantee ========================================== */
.hlc-rt-wrap { padding-block: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl); max-width: 940px; }

.hlc-rt-hero-card {
  background: var(--color-black); color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card); padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold); margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}
.hlc-rt-hero-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 32px);
  color: var(--color-bg); margin: 0 0 var(--space-md); line-height: 1.2;
}
.hlc-rt-hero-card p {
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.72; color: rgba(248,247,243,.82);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md); max-width: 68ch;
}
.hlc-rt-why {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold); padding-left: var(--space-md);
  font-size: 14px !important; color: var(--color-gold-light) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.hlc-rt-block { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.hlc-rt-block > h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(20px, 2.8vw, 28px);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg); color: var(--color-black);
}

.hlc-rt-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-md);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}
.hlc-rt-item {
  background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-btn) var(--radius-btn) 0;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}
.hlc-rt-item--no { border-left-color: var(--color-muted); }
.hlc-rt-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted); margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
}
.hlc-rt-window {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark); margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm) !important;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.hlc-rt-item--no .hlc-rt-window { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: 19px; }
.hlc-rt-item p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.62; color: #555; margin: 0; }

.hlc-rt-steps { counter-reset: rt; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.hlc-rt-steps li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 44px; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #555;
}
.hlc-rt-steps li::before {
  counter-increment: rt; content: counter(rt);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: -2px;
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark); font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hlc-rt-steps strong { color: var(--color-black); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.hlc-rt-refund-note { font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-muted); margin-top: var(--space-md); }

.hlc-rt-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl); padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-rt-ruo {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .03em; line-height: 1.6;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-muted); margin: 0;
}

/* === COA Library ========================================================== */
.hlc-lib-wrap { padding-block: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl); }

.hlc-lib-stats {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xl); padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-lib-stats dt {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted); margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.hlc-lib-stats dd {
  margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--color-black); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; line-height: 1;
}

.hlc-lib-search { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.hlc-lib-search input {
  width: 100%; max-width: 420px; padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13.5px; background: var(--color-surface);
}
.hlc-lib-search input:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.14);
}

.hlc-lib-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.hlc-lib-group[hidden] { display: none; }

.hlc-lib-group-head {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg); align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-black);
}
.hlc-lib-group-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 27px);
  margin: 0; color: var(--color-black);
}
.hlc-lib-group-head h2 a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.5); }
.hlc-lib-group-head h2 a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.hlc-lib-group-meta {
  margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-muted);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.hlc-lib-trend { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.hlc-lib-trend span {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1.3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-muted);
}
.hlc-spark { width: 108px; height: 26px; display: block; }

.hlc-lib-lots { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.hlc-lib-lot {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-md); align-items: center;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(190px, 1fr) minmax(150px, 1fr) auto;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-lib-lot:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.hlc-lib-lot[hidden] { display: none; }

.hlc-lib-lot-main { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hlc-lib-number {
  font-family: 'Courier New', ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  color: var(--color-black); background: rgba(201,168,76,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.28); padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 3px;
}
.hlc-lib-status {
  font-size: 8.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.hlc-lib-status--ok   { background: rgba(76,145,95,.12); color: #2f6b45; }
.hlc-lib-status--mut  { background: rgba(0,0,0,.06);     color: #6b6b6b; }
.hlc-lib-status--stop { background: rgba(190,60,55,.12); color: #a8332e; }

.hlc-lib-lot-specs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-md); }
.hlc-lib-lot-specs span {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--color-muted); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.hlc-lib-lot-specs strong { color: var(--color-black); font-size: 14px; }

.hlc-lib-lot-coas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; justify-content: flex-end; }
.hlc-lib-coa {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn); font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.1px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}
.hlc-lib-coa:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,.10); border-color: var(--color-gold); }
.hlc-lib-coa em {
  font-style: normal; color: var(--color-black);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4); padding-left: 6px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.hlc-lib-coa--none {
  color: var(--color-muted); border-color: var(--color-border);
  border-style: dashed; cursor: default;
}

.hlc-lib-empty, .hlc-lib-noresult {
  text-align: center; padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  color: var(--color-muted); font-size: 14px;
}

.hlc-lib-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl); padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.06); border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-btn) var(--radius-btn) 0;
}
.hlc-lib-note p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #555; margin: 0; }
.hlc-lib-note strong { color: var(--color-black); }
.hlc-lib-ruo {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm) !important; font-size: 11px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--color-muted) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hlc-lib-lot { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-sm); }
  .hlc-lib-lot-coas { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hlc-lib-stats { gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .hlc-lib-stats dd { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* === Verify a Batch ======================================================= */
.hlc-vf-wrap { padding-block: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl); max-width: 760px; }

.hlc-vf-form { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }
.hlc-vf-form input {
  flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 15px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: 'Courier New', ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--color-surface); color: var(--color-black);
}
.hlc-vf-form input::placeholder { color: #bbb; letter-spacing: 1.2px; }
.hlc-vf-form input:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.16);
}
.hlc-vf-submit {
  flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 15px 30px; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--color-black); color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn); font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 180ms ease;
}
.hlc-vf-submit:hover { background: var(--color-gold-dark); }

/* Result */
.hlc-vf-result {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: var(--space-2xl); background: var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.hlc-vf-result.is-recalled { border-top-color: #b4514b; }
.hlc-vf-result.is-none     { border-top-color: var(--color-muted); }

.hlc-vf-verdict {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark); margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
}
.is-recalled .hlc-vf-verdict { color: #a8332e; }
.is-none .hlc-vf-verdict     { color: var(--color-muted); }

.hlc-vf-number {
  display: inline-block; font-family: 'Courier New', ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.4px;
  color: var(--color-black); background: rgba(201,168,76,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.32);
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.hlc-vf-product {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 34px);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg); color: var(--color-black);
}
.hlc-vf-product a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.5); }
.hlc-vf-product a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

.hlc-vf-recall-note {
  background: rgba(180,81,75,.10); border-left: 2px solid #b4514b;
  padding: var(--space-md); font-size: 14px; color: #8a2f2a;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg); border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
}

.hlc-vf-specs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg); padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-vf-specs dt {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hlc-vf-specs dd {
  margin: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-black);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.hlc-vf-coas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.hlc-vf-coa {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.08); border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark); text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 180ms ease;
}
.hlc-vf-coa:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,.16); }
.hlc-vf-coa span { color: var(--color-black); }
.hlc-vf-coa em {
  font-style: normal; color: var(--color-black);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.45); padding-left: 8px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.hlc-vf-coa--none {
  color: var(--color-muted); border-color: var(--color-border);
  border-style: dashed; background: none; cursor: default;
}

.hlc-vf-check, .hlc-vf-none-note {
  font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #555; margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
}
.hlc-vf-none-list {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md); padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555;
}
.hlc-vf-none-list li { margin-bottom: 5px; }

.hlc-vf-intro { padding: var(--space-lg) 0; }
.hlc-vf-intro h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm); color: var(--color-black);
}
.hlc-vf-intro p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm); max-width: 62ch; }

.hlc-vf-ruo {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl); padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .03em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hlc-vf-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .hlc-vf-form input { font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 1.2px; }
  .hlc-vf-number { font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 1.8px; }
  .hlc-vf-specs { gap: var(--space-lg); }
}

/* === Affiliate Standard =================================================== */
.hlc-aff-wrap { padding-block: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl); max-width: 900px; }
.hlc-aff-block { margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl); }
.hlc-aff-block > h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg); color: var(--color-black);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-black);
}
.hlc-aff-intro { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.72; color: #555; max-width: 68ch; margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg); }

/* Rates */
.hlc-aff-rates {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-md);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.hlc-aff-rate {
  background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card); padding: var(--space-lg);
}
.hlc-aff-rate.is-hero { border-color: var(--color-gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,.06); }
.hlc-aff-rate-label {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1.8px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted); margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
}
.hlc-aff-rate-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 46px; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-black); margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.is-hero .hlc-aff-rate-num { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.hlc-aff-rate-cap { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: #666; margin: 0; }

.hlc-aff-terms {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md); padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.hlc-aff-terms dt {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hlc-aff-terms dd {
  margin: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-black); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.hlc-aff-note { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #666; margin: 0; max-width: 70ch; }

/* Never / Always columns */
.hlc-aff-cols { display: grid; gap: var(--space-lg); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.hlc-aff-col {
  background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card); padding: var(--space-lg);
}
.hlc-aff-col.is-no  { border-left: 2px solid #b4514b; }
.hlc-aff-col.is-yes { border-left: 2px solid #4c915f; }
.hlc-aff-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
}
.is-no h3  { color: #a8332e; }
.is-yes h3 { color: #2f6b45; }
.hlc-aff-col ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; }
.hlc-aff-col li { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* Excluded */
.hlc-aff-excluded {
  background: rgba(180,81,75,.07); border-left: 2px solid #b4514b;
  padding: var(--space-lg); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-btn) var(--radius-btn) 0;
}
.hlc-aff-excluded-list {
  font-family: 'Courier New', ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #8a2f2a; margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
}
.hlc-aff-excluded p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #555; margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm); }
.hlc-aff-excluded p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Enforcement */
.hlc-aff-steps { counter-reset: aff; list-style: none; margin: 0 0 var(--space-md); padding: 0; }
.hlc-aff-steps li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 42px; margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #555;
}
.hlc-aff-steps li::before {
  counter-increment: aff; content: counter(aff);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; width: 27px; height: 27px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(201,168,76,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4); color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hlc-aff-steps strong { color: var(--color-black); }

/* Agreement */
.hlc-aff-agree {
  background: var(--color-black); color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card); padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.hlc-aff-agree p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(248,247,243,.82); margin: 0 0 var(--space-md); max-width: 68ch; }
.hlc-aff-agree strong { color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.hlc-aff-meta { font-size: 12.5px !important; color: rgba(248,247,243,.55) !important; }
.hlc-aff-ruo {
  font-size: 11px !important; letter-spacing: .03em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(248,247,243,.45) !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding-top: var(--space-md); border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hlc-aff-rate-num { font-size: 36px; }
  .hlc-aff-terms { gap: var(--space-lg); }
}

/* === Affiliate — apply block ============================================= */
.hlc-aff-apply {
  background: var(--color-black); color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card); padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold); text-align: center;
}
.hlc-aff-apply-lede {
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(248,247,243,.82);
  max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
}
.hlc-aff-cta {
  display: inline-block; padding: 15px 38px;
  background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-black) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn); text-decoration: none !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 180ms ease, transform 120ms ease;
}
.hlc-aff-cta:hover { background: var(--color-gold-light); }
.hlc-aff-cta:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.hlc-aff-apply-alt {
  margin: var(--space-md) 0 0 !important;
  font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(248,247,243,.55) !important;
}
.hlc-aff-apply-alt a { color: var(--color-gold-light); }

.hlc-aff-form {
  background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card); padding: var(--space-2xl);
}

.hlc-aff-next { margin-top: var(--space-2xl); }
.hlc-aff-next h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted); margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
}